playoffsplz Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Clearly, Brandon Banks is one of the reasons the Skins are 2-0 in their last two games. Field position is everything in an NFL game. Especially when you have McNabb behind center. Special teams is highly underrated. You always hear about what the defense and offense did right or wrong, but rarely the special teams. Ask San Diego about it: It's the biggest reason they are 2-3. Indianapolis is ranked 19th in Opponents Punt Returns with 7 punts for 99 yards. That's an average of 14.1 yards...which is ranked 29th. Maybe that doesn't mean much. Mainly because the Colts rarely have to punt, but here is something to consider: Banks is averaging 20.3 yards punt returning ( 6 attempts for 122 yards).That's third behind Lance Moore (21) and Darren McCluster (23.7). We all know how good, and fast, McCluster appears to be. So how did he fair against the Colts? McCluster averaged 23.5 yards on kick returns Sunday ( 6 attempts for 141 yards). It appears the Chiefs gave him Kick Return duties as well, since he only has 9 attempts for the year. He had no punt returns because the Colts only punted once, and it was a touchback. My opinion is that the Colts are clearly vulnerable on special teams, and if Banks is being given to chance to return both kick and punt returns on Sunday night....I think there is a good chance he might break one. If our defense steps up, and Banks gets the opportunity to return a few punts, I can really see it happening. If anything he's going to have a great opportunity to set up McNabb with good field position all day. :2cents::logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsCrushCowboys Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I am quickly becoming a BB fan....I still hold my breath a bit when he takes off..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeDinNYC Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 special teams is huge... not only can it give you good field position, but it's an instant momentum changer... good to see we have a potential ST star in banks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowek723 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 He will break one this week...call it a hunch Mainly cause I want to see the J Wall dance again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skadden Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Remember when ARE took a punt return to the house the last time we played the Colts? It was right before halftime and it put us up 14-13. Unfortunately, the Colts made halftime adjustments and we got demolished in the second half. As for Banks, keep in mind his Achilles heel: his ball security. I think he's done a lot to address that problem, and hopefully that won't rear its ugly head any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playoffsplz Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 I know numbers don't mean a whole lot. You can look to our Defense for that, but you could suggest that Colts are vulnerable to a big return simply because they rarely have to cover it. I don't know the numbers, but I doubt the Colts have to punt very much, if at all, in a game. I bet if McCluster had the chance to return a few punts, that game would have turned out differently for the Chiefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALL-LE Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 exactly what i was thinking, he was actually amazing the last 2 games. I think he takes one to the house this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farewhetherphan Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 If you watched the game very closely (something my dad apparently did better than me) you would have seen how close BB came to actually blocking a couple field goals. He may get one Sunday Night coming off the edge. And if he gets his hands on the ball after the block...really look out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 The Colts have been ****ty on SP teams for like the last 5 years, mainly due to lack of depth. I wouldn't be shocked if Banks took one (or two) kick returns to the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedrop Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 He will break one this week...call it a hunchMainly cause I want to see the J Wall dance again yeah but it will get called back for a BS penalty. anyone that thinks we got hosed by the stripes against green bay is going to have their feelings really hurt when peyton and the rest of the nfl darlings come to town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoGood28 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I like how he runs north-south. He does it really fast too. You would think a guy his size would be pretty freaked out about running up field with a bunch of giants in different jerseys trying to kill him. Whatever happens, I hope our D plays well and Banks has a lot of opportunities to return punts. He has a chance to break one against any team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfan7224 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Banks is so exciting to watch after having to deal with ARE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossomo Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 anyone that thinks we got hosed by the stripes against green bay is going to have their feelings really hurt Where you been son, we damn sure're used to it. Redskin Nation became numb to this years ago, anymore - it's just more **** to work through for the win. Field position is everything. One reason I was so pissed when we cut Brian. Remember Ice Cube's Friday... You Can't See Me Banks! Kid got hella jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Banks did it in College and can do it in the pros....it's bound to happen at some point if we can keep from getting penalties during his returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossomo Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 if we can keep from getting penalties during his returns. And our Special Teams needs to 'extra' protect this guy. It is what it is. ST can't let him get smashed. Give him the blocks and don't let him take that big hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 yeah but it will get called back for a BS penalty. anyone that thinks we got hosed by the stripes against green bay is going to have their feelings really hurt when peyton and the rest of the nfl darlings come to town. Only option is to knock Manning out of the game altogether then. Cleanly, of course. Treat him like the Saints treated Favre in the NFCCG. And hope it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Only option is to knock Manning out of the game altogether then. Cleanly, of course. Treat him like the Saints treated Favre in the NFCCG. And hope it works. That was our gameplan last time we played him, and it worked, for a half at least. All he did was carve us up in the second half to the tune of four straight touchdown drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoGood28 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 That was our gameplan last time we played him, and it worked, for a half at least. All he did was carve us up in the second half to the tune of four straight touchdown drives. Wow I completely forgot about that. We pretty much pummelled him to the point where I thought he was foolishly remaining in the game. His face looked like a tomato when he took his helmet off and sure enough, he came back and embarrassed us. Precious memories... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 That was our gameplan last time we played him, and it worked, for a half at least. All he did was carve us up in the second half to the tune of four straight touchdown drives. We have an actual QB now, though, is the difference, we might stand a chance if we have to exchange a couple of scores late in the game. Plus, it's not like aside from Wayne, those receivers are all glue-handed. Garcon has had problems with drops and none of them is built (aside from Clark) in a way to withstand blows or bumping the way, say, the Texans or Packers are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 playoffsplz, stop eating wall candy. Banks has been a surprise and will continue to be one until he gets a case of the fumbles again. Then he will be the goat of the forum. The biggest factor in the game against the Colts will be the Offensive Line and how well they protect McNabb and how well they allow the team to run the ball down Indys throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 He has been great no doubt about it. My biggest fear this week is forcing the Colts to punt. Their WR's wont be dropping balls like the Paks did this week. Im very worried about this game this week. But i would love to see him take one to the house!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRNY4ZRNY Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 This is true. To beat the Colts we need some help on special teams. Banks still scares me touching the ball just dont want him to fumble. However he is really exciting,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedrop Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Only option is to knock Manning out of the game altogether then. Cleanly, of course. Treat him like the Saints treated Favre in the NFCCG. And hope it works. well at least we are leading the universe in "tenderizing" the opposing offense. we need to be physical with all their skill players and ***** slap them like the pretty boy team they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peeping Wizard Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Banks doesn't have to score a TD to be a huge factor. Even a 20-30 yard return can create a huge momentum shift and provide a lift to the offense. I just hope we can actually force the Colts to punt several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowek723 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I thought this was a team game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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